Does Domtar pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Domtar employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Domtar. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Domtar?

49% of Domtar employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Domtar 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Domtar?

Engineer (14) , Machine Operator (14) , Process Engineer (12) , Operator (9) , Analyst (8) , Laborer (8) , Manager (8) , Administrative Assistant (7) , Reliability Engineer (7) , Power Engineer (6) , Accountant (5) , Director (5) , Electrician (5) , Inside Sales Account Manager (5) , Project Manager (5)

What are the pros of working at Domtar according to real employee reviews?

"Pay is good and hourly" ((in 84 reviews)); "benefits are good but expensive" ((in 66 reviews)); "Great people and work enviornment" ((in 57 reviews)); "Competitive salary" ((in 20 reviews)); "there was a good work/life balance, working a 4x4 schedule" ((in 12 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Domtar according to real employee reviews?

"Cheap Asian upper management, offer low package , ask to do everything" ((in 18 reviews)); "Long hours and some people are not nice to new people" ((in 11 reviews)); "some mills have a lot of quality control and continuous improvement work to do ahead of them, some engineering teams really butt heads, and I didn't enjoy working with the engineers at the mill but I did enjoy working with the managers, operators and my engineers and other coworkers at corporate." ((in 8 reviews)); "Micro managing and poor communication" ((in 6 reviews)); "They are blatant about not trusting their employees which breeds poor morale and inefficiencies in the workplace." ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Domtar layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Domtar layoffs and their outlook for job security at Domtar in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Domtar locations?

Fort Mill , Kingsport , Greenville , Hawesville , Delaware , Ashdown , Bennettsville , Port Huron , Nekoosa , Calhoun , Coosa Pines , Charlotte , Irving , Cerritos , Rock Hill , Addison , Owensboro , Plymouth , Menominee , Raleigh , Glenwood , Johnsonburg , Tatum , Childersburg , Mahopac , Rothschild , Wausau , Detroit , Nashville , Dallas

Domtar reviews

3.1

49% would recommend to a friend

(580 total reviews)

John D. Williams

7% approve of CEO

23% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Diversity & inclusion

2.9

Work/Life balance

2.8

Career opportunities

2.7

Culture & values

2.5

Senior management

Domtar has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 580 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Domtar employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

580 reviews

3.0

Jul 10, 2025

Pay vs sanity

Administrative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are a few nice people you work with. Pay and benefits are not terrible.

Cons

High stress, 24/7, no work life balance. Not much support. Everyone for themselves. Union vs Company administration nonsense. "This is the way we always done it" attitude.

Domtar Response

11mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad to hear you found value in the pay, benefits, and the relationships you built during your time at Domtar. We also recognize the concerns you’ve raised around work-life balance, support, and the dynamics between different groups. These are important issues, and we continue to work on improving communication, collaboration, and overall employee experience across all levels of the organization. Your feedback helps us in that journey, and we appreciate your contributions while you were part of the team. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

4.0

Jul 1, 2025

Great company

Senior sales manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Pay Great People Great Benefits

Cons

Management somewhat controlling with People

Domtar Response

11mo

Thank you for your kind words and for your many years of dedication to Domtar. We're glad you had a positive experience with the team, pay, and benefits. We also appreciate your feedback on leadership and will keep it in mind as we continue to grow and evolve. Wishing you continued success!

3.0

Jun 27, 2025

N/a

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice people Good environment Flexibility

Cons

Salary Work life balance Training

Domtar Response

11mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're glad to hear you had positive interactions with the team and found the work environment supportive and flexible. We also appreciate your feedback regarding compensation, work-life balance, and training. These are important areas, and we're continuously working to make improvements that support both personal and professional growth for our employees. Insights like yours help guide that progress. Wishing you all the best in your continued career journey. Thank you!

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